Nutrition Notes

Essential Questions:
1. What is a calorie? Are calories good or bad?
2. What is metabolism?
3. How is metabolism determined? Can we change our own metabolism?
4. How is body similar to a sports car? What comparisons can you make?
5. What are the 6 nutrient categories?
6. Why is important to eat a variety of foods?
7. What are 5 excesses (bad items in foods) consumed by many Americans?